Jim is a former Division I athlete at UMBC and member of the Liberty High School Athletic Hall of Fame where he was a three sport varsity athlete.  Since graduating college Jim has coached lacrosse at the youth and high school level. He spent six years as the president of the North Carroll Girls Lacrosse Program which has seen numerous girls play at the club level, including many at M&D. He is currently an assistant coach for the girls lacrosse team at Manchester Valley High School, the number one ranked public school nationally in 2025.  The Mavericks won the 2023 and 2025 2A state championship; finishing both seasons undefeated (19-0).  He also serves as the Vice President of the North Carroll Rec Council and resides in Hampstead, MD with his wife Katie and their 3 daughters.